Posts July 2014 - December 2014

22/7/2014

Closed for posting.

Prez

22/7/2014 04:20:05 am

Ok who wants to say something controversial to get a good debate going?

Andy

22/7/2014 01:00:10 pm

Neil, yes, please do as you wish with my ball shaped Chum. He was getting too argumentative for me anyway. Be nice to see where he pitches up next....

Ermmm.....whose bum is that in Ewan's photographs?

NNN

23/7/2014 08:07:52 am

Yes, who was the 1 bum salute?

Andy

23/7/2014 03:49:44 pm

"Whose arse is it anyway"?

Neil

23/7/2014 04:40:03 pm

Who lives with an arse like this?

Prez

24/7/2014 07:03:38 am

I think what's written on them should be a good enough clue....

Neil

23/7/2014 04:46:36 pm

Many thanks to every one for sponsoring Kira on her zombie walk today. With the help of the chums she managed to raise nearly £140. Anyone who pledged money but haven't paid yet don't worry. (Liam Neeson Voice) "Whoever you are I will find you"!!!

Nicky

29/7/2014 12:59:52 pm

Well done Kira IOU a fiver :-) xxxx

Neil

23/7/2014 04:47:09 pm

Neil

23/7/2014 04:48:03 pm

P.S. Its all going to the air ambulance.

Marie

26/7/2014 05:26:17 pm

Well done to Kira. She did well raising that amount Xx

Ewan

24/7/2014 04:09:47 am

Have added one more pic :-)

Prez

24/7/2014 07:00:51 am

Is that so? You should McLook at the McLookalike page Chum...

Ewan

24/7/2014 11:32:04 am

Yep just seen :-)

Shaggy

24/7/2014 08:45:03 am

Sorry this has come a bit late but I've only just sobered up!!!! Thanks Neil for throwing a great party & to all the chums for being there. God I feel old!

Andy

26/7/2014 12:39:46 pm

"Arse The Family"?

Prez

26/7/2014 02:14:46 pm

'Going for a Thong'?

You have to be of a certain age to get that one.

:)

Andy

27/7/2014 02:35:37 am

Was that the one hosted by.........Nickerless Parsons?

Andy

27/7/2014 04:02:16 am

Whilst brushing my teeth, I thought that the above remark would have had a bit more impact if I had typed......

Knickerless Parsons. :/

Ewan

27/7/2014 07:42:14 am

Whilst brushing your teeth you thought of Mr Parsons with no underwear on ??? I some time wonder about you and what goes though your mind

Andy

28/7/2014 01:35:10 am

Hahahahahaha..... You know me a little tooooooo well, Mr McEwan.

Wait until I show you my Summer Solstice photo's. You may never look at me in the same light again.

Andy

30/7/2014 06:41:59 am

"Opportunity Knicks"?

Ok, I'll stop. Don't wanna kick the arse out of this.....

Prez

30/7/2014 07:37:00 am

Shreddies, steady, cook?

Enjoy Scotia mate.

Prez

30/7/2014 07:42:31 am

Here's an odd coincidence.

After I sent the last Chumment. I began to wonder if I had got the name right. I googled it and found out that one of the presenters Ross Burden is dead. It has just been announced today. Curiouscoincidence, eh?

'MasterChef and Ready Steady Cook star dies at age 45 after suffering from cancer'

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/ross-burden-masterchef-and-ready-steady-cook-star-dies-aged-45-9632206.html

Andy

30/7/2014 12:10:58 pm

Trez bizarre indeed.

Celebrity death = Chum Saturday on the horizon.......tiz strange indeed.

Thanks for showing me where the "on" button is on my laptop etc ;)

ewan

2/8/2014 11:53:46 am

Chum night :-)

Andy

3/8/2014 02:32:38 pm

Saturday Chum Night deffo = Celebrity Death Week.

Mike Smith R.I.P.

Ewan

4/8/2014 04:28:47 pm

A candle burned for the hour in our house, Remembered

Prez

4/8/2014 04:43:52 pm

Ours too Chum.

NNN

5/8/2014 02:47:45 am

Love the tribute Prez...candle lit, well, tea light as I was off to bed, thought it was safer.....

Prez

5/8/2014 05:07:39 am

There are West Coast, Barrow and Westmorland roll calls for those whose folk hail from those parts too. Go here and click links top right...

http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/libraries/localstudies/newspaper.asp

Prez

5/8/2014 10:35:41 am

Here's one that slipped by. Lovely old James Garner died July 19th 2014.

He will be missed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28390309

Ewan

9/8/2014 02:54:29 am

Anyone interested in doing the State Management Pub Trail of Carlisle, or at least trying to do it, some brave souls are meeting in the Beehive today around 1:30 ish

NNN

11/8/2014 04:07:55 am

ooohhhh, that explains the check ins on fb!

ewan

11/8/2014 10:52:40 am

Yep :-)

Andy

10/8/2014 04:07:42 am

http://thestatemanagementstory.org

Andy

11/8/2014 01:17:27 pm

In today's Evening News and Star.....

http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/state-management-pub-trail-boost-for-tourism-in-carlisle-1.1127876#

How Chummingly spooky..... (cue Twilight Zone music).

Prez

12/8/2014 02:06:59 am

Excellent web page which helped fill in the blanks (I has forgotten I got to the napper). Can't wait for the event proper:)

Andy

18/8/2014 02:11:51 am

If nobody minds, or organises one before hand, may I suggest a full scale attempt at doing all 16 pubs on SATURDAY APRIL 4th 2015?

It's not a Chum Saturday by the way.

Prez

12/8/2014 02:04:35 am

Going out Saturday and the celebrity death this time is robin Williams. A sad end to a giant of comedy.

Andy

12/8/2014 03:41:21 am

I have NO recollection of being in The Sportsman.

Unreal that Robin Williams has died. Especially as we were just talking about him on Saturday.

Too many weird things going on lately....

Prez

12/8/2014 09:40:04 am

I guess we will never na noo....

Prez

12/8/2014 09:39:11 am

Has anyone else noticed on the Chum banner (the header) Maka seems to be tonguing Pogs behind his wife's back?

Brazen and shameless.....

Ewan

12/8/2014 12:26:05 pm

Yep seen but thought best say nothing :-)

Nicky

13/8/2014 06:55:04 am

Pogs doesn't seem too impressed with said tongue and he only gets it out on special occasions too :-)

Prez

12/8/2014 07:31:37 pm

Whose out on Saturday?

We have got a babysitter and Cheryl will be able to get out to celebrate her birthday. It will be the first alcohol she has had in nearly a year - so expect some lightweight drinking from her.

:)

Nicky

13/8/2014 06:53:32 am

How lucky am I to be attending Sat for Cheryls birthday celebration, I have Sunday off, Hurrah see you all there xXXx

Prez

13/8/2014 05:05:32 am

Some people may have noticed that Chum Andy has become the latest editorial Chum with his own webspace. He is currently designing and populating a number of very interesting pages on our site. This section is not for view yet as it is under construction, but will be available soon.

NNN

13/8/2014 07:42:09 am

I enjoyed the photos of the pub crawl!

Ewan

14/8/2014 10:47:08 am

O dear the full moons out :-(

Prez

14/8/2014 11:41:39 am

I see a bad moon rising....here we go:)

Prez

14/8/2014 11:45:48 am

Blue Moon,,,

Andy

14/8/2014 11:39:33 am

For those affected by the current Zeitgeist moment, a therapy session entitled "Dealing with Chums' bums" will be held in The Napper this coming Saturday.

Allegedly, a full frontal version is available to view at www.embarrassingbodies.com or www.farmersweekly.com

Mr Currie was unavailable for comment today. A neighbour said he had seen Mr Currie getting into a taxi for Manchester Airport holding a one way ticket for Outer Mongolia.

The local authorities have been notified.

Nicky

15/8/2014 03:01:19 am

Good grief a frolicking full moon that truly is a spectacular celestial body seldom seen in the daytime

Andy

15/8/2014 04:41:49 am

You have just become my numero Uno favourite Chum Nicky.

Never have I been referred to as a "Spectacular Celestial Body" :0

Andy

14/8/2014 03:02:15 pm

Love the crack on this site...

Ewan

14/8/2014 03:34:08 pm

Plenty of it on the site at the moment, most of it yours

Prez

14/8/2014 03:47:30 pm

Cheeky...

Andy

15/8/2014 12:27:07 am

The keen astronomer may have seen the seventh planet from the sun in that photo.

Shaggy

16/8/2014 07:09:13 am

Oh, Andy! That's a bum joke!

Shaggy

16/8/2014 07:11:19 am

P.S. More like the keen eyed proctologist.

Ewan

19/8/2014 03:04:27 am

Great pics of the Birthday night out

Andy

22/8/2014 03:33:31 am

The one pic of Shaggy is especially terrific.

Andy

25/8/2014 01:33:41 am

With a Chum Saturday on the horizon, this week's celebrity/star to pop their clogs is.......................???

Prez

25/8/2014 03:33:03 am

...Richard Attenborough.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/richard-attenborough-dead-tributes-pour-in-from-worlds-of-entertainment-politics-and-sport-9688755.html

Andy

25/8/2014 03:18:33 pm

Bloody Hell!!! Just heard about it on the news now!

Ewan

26/8/2014 10:14:09 am

Neil needs maybe to be asked how his life is going,
I think he'll say its going well

Prez

26/8/2014 12:10:42 pm

How's your life going Neil...?

Andy

27/8/2014 01:55:30 am

NEIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLL.........

Answer your text messages my friend!

What's occurring?

Andy

27/8/2014 01:56:26 am

NEIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLL.........

Answer your text messages my friend!

What's occurring?

Neil

29/8/2014 04:53:21 pm

Sorry chums my minds been elsewhere recently. (beyond the sun)
I would like to announce that Sarah and I have just got engaged. Anyone out on Saturday for a celebratory drinkie?
Apparently the nappa is going to be closed so you may find us in woodrows after 7. Chum Chum Chum etc.........

Prez

29/8/2014 07:09:04 pm

Congratulations to the both of you. I'm happy for you Neil.

Not sure about tomorrow, certainly not sure about Woodies. I would imagine Woodrows is a different kettle of Eels on a Saturday night than on afternoon Chum Club?

Ewan

30/8/2014 06:48:31 pm

Chum Chum Chum

Prez

30/8/2014 07:17:44 pm

Chum, chum, chum

ewan

4/9/2014 12:37:00 pm

chum chum chum from Kos

Wilson

4/9/2014 12:44:25 pm

Chum chum chum also from me in Kos :-)

Prez

4/9/2014 01:52:51 pm

Hey Wilson.

Great to hear from you Hope you are enjoying the sun. Have you met any sexy beach balls? Looking forward to seeing your holiday snaps.

I believe the McEwans are in Kos too. If you bump into them tell them I said hello:)

Wilson

5/9/2014 07:13:02 am

Yep already bumped into them and had a beer or to , he's invited me to a chum night out back in Carlisle on the 13th Sept the only trouble is with pub as he tells me the nappers shut for a few weeks, and no not seen any sexy beach balls yet but I am on the lookout

Andy

5/9/2014 03:26:28 pm

Wilson's in Kos?????????????

Prez

5/9/2014 04:15:36 pm

Kos he is...

:)

Ewan

6/9/2014 01:39:24 am

He is and I have some pics of him

Ewan

6/9/2014 02:02:33 am

Have stolen a pic of Wilson and posted it on fb more may follow ;-)

Prez

6/9/2014 05:53:03 am

It needs to be on here, not Facebook then...

Ewan

6/9/2014 09:55:27 am

Unable to put on this site until I get back to the UK :-(

Andy

6/9/2014 06:15:26 am

Wilsoooooooooooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!

Facebook is SO last year......

Ewan

7/9/2014 01:12:41 am

Havn't seen Wilson for couple days last seen him bouncing of with a hot looking volley ball :-)

Andy

8/9/2014 01:32:02 am

Oh, don't worry Ewan, he's always a round :)

Ewan

9/9/2014 12:45:00 am

Not as around as he used to be ;-)

Andy

9/9/2014 01:16:27 am

Hahahaha....Lerve the pic of him on the beach!

How did you get him in your suitcase? Imagine Security watching him go by in the X Ray machine. Quality.

Wilson

11/9/2014 08:52:15 am

Last day of my hoildays in kos and I've been back to the beach and went snorkerling with Ewan it was great

Nicky

11/9/2014 10:38:56 am

Hi Wilson as you have had such a great time in the sun and Ive heard you are great company Maka and I would like to invite you to Spain so we can pick you up at Ewans party if you can come along, hope you can make it xXXx

wilson

11/9/2014 11:49:56 am

Sounds great thank you very much see you on Saturday, Spain here I come :-)

Prez

11/9/2014 10:25:38 am

As Wilson says Ewan will soon be back with us. It's his birthday this weekend and as the Napper is closed we have thought long and hard where to celebrate it and by an over whelming majority vote have decided to meet in....the Linton Hotel.

It's a BIG one (arent they all this year??) so all Chums are cordially invited to attend this Saturday at 8:00ish. You bring the silly stuff - balloons, party hats and pressies and a Chum card will be provided to sign.

Andy

11/9/2014 11:42:15 pm

Sir Donald Sinden.....R.I.P.

Prez

12/9/2014 11:40:11 am

I honestly thought he had died years ago. Richard Keel (Jaws in 007) died too.

Ewan

14/9/2014 11:47:55 am

Thanks chums I had a fantastic night

Nicky

14/9/2014 01:57:10 pm

Pleased you had a good time you're only 50 once its a great reason to celebrate xXXx great night out
:-)

Prez

14/9/2014 02:01:34 pm

Here here!

I will sort a page out ASAP, Sophie allowing:)

Andy

16/9/2014 10:49:20 am

Splendid photo's from Ewan's 50th.
Happy memories :)

Prez

16/9/2014 03:05:28 pm

I thought I would 'bagsey' the 100th comment to announce the imminent arrival of a new section of the site called Andy's Island. The countdown has begun to the unveiling of an awful lot of hard work from Andy. He has produced an informative, interesting and very well put together series fo pages.

When the port authorities allow you to disembark I urge everyone to get your passports out and go visit.

Ewan

16/9/2014 04:14:14 pm

My pics up :-)

Ewan

20/9/2014 04:15:16 pm

Feeling the urge to watch A Bridge To Far

Prez

20/9/2014 07:27:17 pm

The film, despite being directed by Dicky Attenborough, has too much of an America won WWII/revisionist feel to it which is a shame because parts of it are excellent.

On a similar note. I watched about 20 minutes of U571 today and nearly kicked the TV screen in..

Have a look at the reviews on IMDB. The first six or so pages to a man are critical. I was pleased to see there were many US critics pointing out/apologising for its rewriting a Hollywood version of history as there were British...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0141926/reviews?ref_=tt_urv

Neil

25/9/2014 05:42:29 pm

Hey Prez. Are Andy's pages password protected or is it just my computer playing silly buggers.
Crazy 50th birthday photos but who's the mott with the blue hair?

Prez

26/9/2014 01:27:00 pm

Andy's Island is now open for visitors. PLease visit and then offer up praise and feedback here.

NNN

30/9/2014 02:54:23 am

Just had a very pleasant tea break watching the Old Carlise then & now you tube things....lovely, so sad so many beautiful buildings have gone, although the Lanes were a grotty dark mess & think some people remember with rose tinted specs!

Nicky

30/9/2014 11:47:19 am

We're home and all chilled an dat so anyone fancy a little wed club drinkies see you tomorrow, Maka has the day off HURRAH!

Wilson has been up to all sorts on his hols we could hardly keep up with him sometimes, but he had a little time to chillax too. He's ready and willing to go on any goings away, he's ready for a some culture, the great outdoors (he's quite sporty) any new experiences at all and of course hes always up for a good booze up. Just let us Makars know and we'll drop kick him off to you and to his next adventure :-)

Ewan

1/10/2014 10:56:44 am

Welcome back glad to here you all had a fab time

NNN

2/10/2014 07:35:14 am

When we were off we made Wednesday Chum club, sorry we missed you :o( Welcome back x

Ewan

30/9/2014 04:16:45 pm

The Kings Head Reopening on Wednesday evening, around 7pm, fingers crossed!, Fb page posted

Andy

2/10/2014 01:22:26 pm

Ye Gods, be that a WIFI jukebox thingey in the Napper now???

NNN

3/10/2014 07:39:55 am

...a hundred aspects of Ewan, ahhh, I like that :o)

Andy

5/10/2014 11:38:31 am

Mmmmmmm....... Mongo no like change.

Nicky

6/10/2014 10:29:46 am

Andy, your island is full of beautiful photos and fascinating facts we done chum. PS as Michael has now booked his flight to Australia could you give him a shark lesson? thanks x

Andy

7/10/2014 01:51:13 am

Thank you Nicky.

My "Shark Sense" lessons take place every other Saturday in The Napper. Booking essential. X

Andy

7/10/2014 01:53:00 am

PS Nicky, do you have any Wilson pics from your holiday? x

Nicky

9/10/2014 10:37:14 am

I will put Michael down for a dozen lessons thanks. I have pics of Wilson just trying to put them on here now :-)

Andy

13/10/2014 10:52:10 am

Hahahahahahahahahah.... just eyeballed Wilson's pics in Salou :0

NNN

9/10/2014 02:39:20 am

Oh my, just visited Andys island, the otter pictures almost brought a tear to my eye....lovely :o)

Andy

12/10/2014 11:34:53 am

Thanks NNN. Otter watching is fun, getting a photo is a Brucey.

Ewan

9/10/2014 03:00:39 pm

Wow great pic's Wilson

Prez

11/10/2014 06:50:19 am

In case no one knows yet Milly and Amy are having a Haloween do at the end of the month. Whose coming?

Details to be passed on if you are interested but they live up Newtown Road end which makes it handy for some of us:)

NNN

13/10/2014 06:02:59 am

I hope to show face at the Haloween bash at Mil & Amys new pad although ITT is on nights :o(

Ewan

17/10/2014 04:48:43 am

We looked so young, not but all good memories

NNN

22/10/2014 07:36:54 am

Anyone else attending Mill & Amys do? Got myself a fancy cape for the occasion!

Andy

23/10/2014 01:23:20 am

Fangs for the reminder NNN

I hope to be there.

Just have to wait and see what shift I'm on that day and when I'll be finishing.

NNN

23/10/2014 02:49:02 am

Bloody hell, that was bad (hehehehe), pun intended.....

Ewan

23/10/2014 09:52:04 am

Ruth and me are planing to go

Andy

23/10/2014 12:32:40 pm

Did you know, I used to be a werewolf, but I'm alright nowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!

Ewan

23/10/2014 12:41:14 pm

Chum night Saturday,

R I P Alvin Stardust

Andy

26/10/2014 10:46:32 am

Anyone know if Wilson is going to Amy & Mil's on Halloween?

Ewan

26/10/2014 10:58:51 am

Me not sure but have herd he have northing to wear

Prez

26/10/2014 01:15:54 pm

Ooops I just noticed we passed the 60000 hit mark a wee while ago and didn't notice.....yay!

Ewan

26/10/2014 02:31:03 pm

YAY from me to

Prez

29/10/2014 07:21:56 pm

Guys I just gotta tell you I have been looking at what Andy is doing on Wilson's page and when he is ready to reveal it it will absolutely blow you away...

It is soooo clever.

Wilson

3/11/2014 10:45:32 am

I think someone been clowning around :-)

Nicky

7/11/2014 10:13:21 am

Gosh Wilson I knew we were not worthy but full respect to ya for standing the test of time hope you're ready for Hard Rock Hell next weekend ;-) x

NNN

7/11/2014 02:37:30 am

wow, Wilson, just wow!

Nicky

7/11/2014 10:13:55 am

Welcome Home Gizzzzzzz xXXx

Nicky

7/11/2014 10:16:15 am

Fantastic outfits on Halloween night by the way.......the clown is still giving me nightmares and now I'm watching American Horror Story and its not getting any easier :-/ scarrryyyyyyy

Andy

8/11/2014 02:38:51 am

Still buzzing from the Doors Alive concert last night.

Anyone up for watching the Autumn International Rugby Union England v New Zealand today? 14.30 kick off.

Not sure where though...... The Howard maybe??

Andy

8/11/2014 05:11:00 am

NEWSFLASH.....The Howard isn't showing the rugby.

The Caledonian and The Griffin will be (after the roundball).

Bernard Stanley "Acker" Bilk MBE R.I.P.

NNN

10/11/2014 01:57:06 am

Doors Alive was amazing....how did we not see you! I did see Paul Chalmers briefly & spent some time with Milly & the lovely Amy :o) Not usually a fan of tribute acts, but lets face it, I was never going to get to see The Doors..................

Andy

10/11/2014 12:03:11 pm

You were there too?? I was with Paul.

The guy who portrays Jim Morrison (Willie Scott), really has got his mannerisms down to a tee.

NNN

11/11/2014 03:02:34 am

He was amazing, worth the ticket price, would go again

Gizmo

15/11/2014 04:01:17 am

finally processing pics from the Carlisle Blues festival
Good weekend - great music and lots of beer - After 6 weeks abstinence the liver and kidneys were complaining quite vociferously by the end
Pics are on the engine room page

Prez

15/11/2014 04:08:15 am

My favourite one is still the 'Marcus' one, chum.

Wilson

15/11/2014 07:39:27 am

Love the pictures Giz.

Anyone notice me in the new Sainsbury's Christmas advert?

Gizmo

18/11/2014 03:50:10 am

All pics from Blues fest now complete - up on the Engine Room
Eagerly awaiting Nicky's pics and report from HRH

Ewan

19/11/2014 04:35:47 am

Still swinging and proud of it :-)

Prez

21/11/2014 06:51:15 am

'Boys Keep Swinging' or 'The Oldest Swinger in Town'...let the jury decide...

Nicky

21/11/2014 12:03:31 pm

'it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing' do a do a etc :-)

Wilson

21/11/2014 01:50:08 pm

"Swing low.......Sweet Chariot.....Coming for to carry me home..."

Prez

23/11/2014 03:18:31 pm

'Now I'm the king of the swingers, a jungle VIP...'

Andy

21/11/2014 11:45:31 pm

Jimmy Ruffin, the Motown singer whose hits include "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted" and "Hold on to My Love," died Monday in a Las Vegas hospital. He was 78.

R.I.P.............Chum Saturday

(Is this a little too macabre for folks)?

Ewan

23/11/2014 12:16:31 pm

The State Management Pub Walk

Finally the news you all been waiting for (well one or two us anyhow) a date has been set
6th December 2014 ( sorry Giz it’s the only time I can fit it in)
Suggested route :- 1/ The Currock, Upperby
2/ The Crown, Botchergate
3/ The Border Rambler, Botchergate
4/ Cumberland Inn, Botchergate
5/ The Caledonian, Botchergate
6/ The thin White Duke, Devonshire St
7/ The Beehive, Warwick R...Eating
8/The Crown, Stanwix
9/ The Turf Tavern, The Sands
10/ The Joiner’s Arms, Church St
11/The Milbourne Arms, Milbourne St
12/The Sportsman, Heads Lane
13/The Apple Tree, Lowther St
14/Howard Arms, Lowther St
15/The Boardroom, Paternoster Row
16/The Kings Head, Fisher St

13 and 14 may be visited after 7.
Route not set in stone. START TIME 11AM. Please put the word out,

Prez

23/11/2014 03:21:54 pm

I just checked. Carlisle don't have a match on the 6th so we might get a nice (timely) pint in the Beehive...:)

Ewan

23/11/2014 03:47:50 pm

Yep I checked that to

Prez

23/11/2014 03:22:30 pm

You realise Wilson will have to be invited?:)

Ewan

23/11/2014 03:48:36 pm

Of cause :-)

Ewan

23/11/2014 03:51:31 pm

Its the Saturday 6th December 2014

Andy

23/11/2014 09:56:03 pm

My On Call rota isn't done for that weekend yet.

If I'm not On Call, count me in.

PS. Wilson will be familiar with drinking establishments, I do believe he was a Bouncer during The State Management era ;)

NNN

24/11/2014 07:26:48 am

I would have fancied this but we are in Glasgow to see Slash on Thurs/Fri then have a do on the 7th....I do not think my body could cope :o( I expect to see lots of fab photos though :o)

Ewan

24/11/2014 09:15:12 am

That OK planning to do another one next year if we survive this one

Nicky

24/11/2014 01:26:00 pm

Hi Chums Wilson has put his pics up of HRH V111 he is ready and raring to go so we will bring him out Wed chum club for a tipple and to pass on to his next big adventure :-)

Prez

24/11/2014 06:12:37 pm

Where has he put his pics?

Wilson

26/11/2014 03:22:23 pm

The Knights Who Say Ni.

Andy

27/11/2014 11:58:21 am

I'm not on call on 6th December, so I'll give the State Management Trail by bestest attempt.

Good route and plan of attack, by the way, Ewan (typical Army...plans plans plans) ;)

Andy

27/11/2014 12:10:03 pm

Nicky,

Just looked at Wilson's pics at HRH V111, absolutely brilliant stuff, so pleased he's getting on with everybody and spreading the lerve :) xx

Prez

27/11/2014 02:04:54 pm

This is getting too weird for words.

I STILL can't find Wilson's new pics. What page are they on??!!?

Prez

27/11/2014 02:09:51 pm

Mystery solved. Nicky you have not published the site yet so you can only see them in editor mode.

Those who look at the page without editor's rights will not see them.

That's why Giz'z tablet and Andy could view them and others could not.

Nicky

28/11/2014 09:26:30 am

Problem sorted now we can all enjoy the adventures of Wilson :-) Hope you're keeping him busy Nic

Ewan

28/11/2014 11:03:48 am

Thank you and I have enjoyed seeing what Wilson and the Makers got up to at HRH VIII

Prez

28/11/2014 02:58:04 pm

He is resting at the moment Nicky dear, saving himself for the big weekend.

Does anyone have a kilt that will fit a deflated, beaten up old football?

:)

BTW I think Denis is up for the historic walk.

Andy

30/11/2014 04:16:04 am

Mr Prez.

I am bereft of said kilt, both for Wilson and myself.

I shall be attempting the trail, kiltless but armed with a SMT T-Shirt (available at the little shop next door to The Sporty if anybody is after one).

Ewan

1/12/2014 01:01:54 pm

Kilt and State Management T-Shirt at the ready

Andy

2/12/2014 02:12:35 pm

Four more sleeps........

.......but still no kilt.

Ewan

2/12/2014 02:42:03 pm

But Why no kilt ?

Ewan

3/12/2014 12:48:23 pm

NEWS FLASH

New route for The State Management Historical Walk on 6th December. TBA soon due to curruck not opening til 1pm

Andy

3/12/2014 11:30:23 pm

Two more sleeps.

Kiltless in Carlisle.

Can't wait to see Wilson.

Ewan

4/12/2014 01:50:45 am

OK kilts not worn on this one but on the 26th December

Ewan

4/12/2014 02:33:19 am

Have a route in mind will post tonight tune in later for updates (after 8pm)

Wilson

4/12/2014 06:34:36 am

Twas the night before the State Management Trail.

Twas the night before the State Management Trail,
The Chums were a stirring, thinking of lots of real ale,
It only happens once in a while,
That historical walk, around much of Carlisle.

The Chums were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of beer danced in their heads.
The route was planned, the time was set,
All were dreaming, of their whistles to whet.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Could it be Nicky? No, she's gone to see Slash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But Ewan McEwan, with eight pints of beer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be our Nick.
More rapid than eagles his Chums they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

"Now Den! now, Shaggy! now, Macca and Paul!
On, Ripper! On, Neil! on, Andy and Giz!
To the top of the Napper! to the top of the wall!
Now drink away! Drink away! Drink away all!"

As dry mouths that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the Napper the Chums they all flew,
With a belly full of Beer, and Our President too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and dancing of Ewan's wife Ruth
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney came Johnno, in time for next round!

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A crate full of beer he had flung on his back,
With a smile on his face, he emptied his sack.

His eyes-how they twinkled, he'd been on the sherry,
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
The beard of his chin was as white as the snow,
"To The Rambler", he shouted, "Let's do it, let's go"!

A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Led me to know, we'd left The King's Head,
"We're a Chum down" the Prez did believe,
"Not to worry", we said, " It's just Guinness Steve"

We spoke not a word, went straight to the bar,
Damien looked cool, playing his air guitar,
We filled all our glasses like true working classes,
Some of us even, eyed up the lasses.

Nick sprang to his feet, I thought he might puke,
He was only off, to The Thin White Duke
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, what a bloomin' good-night!"

Prez

4/12/2014 10:33:51 am

Gobsmackingly awesome Andy.

My fave bit....

'A crate full of beer he had flung on his back,
With a smile on his face, he emptied his sack'.

Ewan

4/12/2014 02:40:54 pm

WOW

Ewan

4/12/2014 03:06:56 pm

The State Management Historical Walk on 6th December.

NEW ROUTE

1/ The Crown, Botchergate

2/ The Border Rambler, Botchergate

3/ Cumberland Inn, Botchergate

4/ The Caledonian, Botchergate

5/ The thin White Duke, Devonshire St

Maybe then the bus to 6/ the CURROCK, if after 1pm if not The Apple Tree then The Curruck,

Then bus to 7/the BEEHIVE to eat then the bus back to town,

8/ The Apple Tree, if not before.

9/ The Howard

10/ The Crown (Stanwix)

11/ The Turf

12/ The Joiners

13/ The Milbourne Arms

14 /The Sportmans

15 /The Board

16/ The Kings Head

START TIME 11;15am / 11:30am AT THE CROWN

Prez

4/12/2014 03:38:14 pm

I thought Ewan when he joined up was a 'tanky'...it seems he was better suited to logistics:)

It is a goodly and cunning plan....

Remember 'Mustgetbeers' (Andy's name for those who are coming) to get yourserlves a day rider on the bus into town. They cost £2:90 and valid anywhere and for the whole day/night...they might be useful for getting home too:)

Ewan

4/12/2014 04:24:34 pm

Good point Prez, I'll be bringing a list of bus numbers and routes with me.

Prez

4/12/2014 04:39:07 pm

I'm looking forward to it Chums.

Andy

5/12/2014 01:39:22 am

Well planned out Ewan. Looking forward at attempting this historical, nostalgic, educational trip down memory lane.

One more sleep. :)

Ewan

6/12/2014 02:03:01 am

"Cometh the hour, cometh the Chum"

gizmo

6/12/2014 03:12:03 am

So who ended up sleeping on the wet patch???

Andy

7/12/2014 01:42:13 am

Anyone fancy a pint today??

Ewan

7/12/2014 03:47:34 am

A debrief perhaps of yesterdays event

Prez

7/12/2014 06:27:46 am

I would love to but I think the wife would leave me...

NNN

9/12/2014 02:59:52 am

Congratulations you BEASTS!!! Love the poem & look forward to any photos. We did venture into town after all but we did not even catch a glimpse of you (twas much later, 3pm ish for one in napper)...

NNN

9/12/2014 03:00:54 am

Wow, pics up already :o)

Prez

11/12/2014 01:22:53 am

There have been reports the chumments page is playing up...

Anyone noticed anything?

Test sent 9:22

Gizmo

11/12/2014 03:40:00 am

No problems from my side

Prez

11/12/2014 08:15:31 am

All seems fine....

Ewan

11/12/2014 09:21:13 am

Found no probs with it

Prez

12/12/2014 10:45:42 am

Test again...

18:45

Admin

12/12/2014 11:14:19 am

Spam and Moderation has been deactivated....

Try sending stuff now Nicky.x

nicky

12/12/2014 11:16:07 am

testing

Prez

12/12/2014 11:17:48 am

Yaaaay Success!

Nicky

12/12/2014 11:18:47 am

good god hurrah has to be on chrome for some reason, weird stuff

Nicky

12/12/2014 11:22:00 am

So after days of trying to be heard all I wanted to say was well done those chums who did the State management pub walk. Nice to see Wilson getting a round in now and again.
Great poem Andy

Proud of you all xXXx phew.....

Mark Hughes

13/12/2014 06:21:38 am

Hello, Can you please help me, Im Looking for infomation regarding Honda bob (Robert Hughes). If anyone knew of him can you pleaase contact me at Essexlads2227@hotmail.co.uk (Mark Hughes)

Prez

15/12/2014 01:25:00 pm

I have contacted this person, and a couple of Chums already about this but if anyone can help, get in touch with them or me, whichever you feel most comfortable with.

Ta.

Ewan

16/12/2014 12:04:50 pm

Congratulations to them both :-) .

Regards The Zeitgeist Moment at present

NNN

17/12/2014 01:31:11 am

How lovely :o)

Andy

18/12/2014 12:09:02 pm

Congratulations Emma and Jay :) xx

Prez

18/12/2014 12:18:34 pm

Aye. Congratulations both...This will now make me officially a GREAT Uncle:)

NNN

19/12/2014 01:08:36 pm

We are out 23rd afternoon, xmas eve afternoon but sadly lTT in work 27th so no boxing day party. We will be out nye but at a do in TWD. Hope to see most of you xmas eve x

Prez

19/12/2014 01:11:06 pm

Shame:(

ADMIN

19/12/2014 01:12:08 pm

This Strand is getting too long. I declare it closed - would the last person to leave please turn out the lights?

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